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TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Individual Torque Charts appear within many or
the Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifica-
tions Chart for torque references not listed in the
individual torque charts.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be
viewed through the windshield at the upper left cor-
ner of the instrument panel, near the left windshield
pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN consists of 17 characters in a
combination of letters and numbers that provide spe-
cific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN
Code Breakdown Chart for decoding information.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the vehicle iden-
tification number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
2 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
2 Make D = Dodge
C = Chrysler
3Vehicle Type 4 = Multipurpose Pass. Vehicle Less Side Air Bags
8 = Multipurpose Pass. Vehicle With Side Air Bags
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 2268 - 2721 kg. (5001 - 6000 lbs.)
5 Car Line1 = Chrysler Caravan - FWD
P = Chrysler, Town & Country - FWD
P = Dodge, Caravan/Grand Caravan - FWD
P = Dodge, Caravan C/V, Grand Caravan C/V - FWD
T = Chrysler, Town & Country - AWD
T = Dodge, Grand Caravan - AWD
J = Chrysler, Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD
Y = Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD Left Hand Drive
C = Voyager/Grand Voyager - AWD Left Hand Drive
H = Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD Right Hand Drive
K = Voyager/Grand Voyager - AWD Left Hand Drive
Fig. 2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
1 - DEFROSTER OUTLET
2 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
3 - HEATED WINDSHIELD GRID
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POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
6 Series2 = Low Line
3 = Medium
4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport
7 = Special
6 - Export Series B = 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
N = 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
7 Body Style1 = Van - Caravan C/V
3 = Extended Van - Grand Caravan C/V
4 = Extended Wagon - Grand Caravan/Town & Country
5 = Wagon - Caravan, Voyager, Town & Country
7 - Export Body Style1 = EURO Wagon - Long Wheelbase (RG - 53 - S Series)
2 = EURO Wagon - Short Wheelbase (RG - 52 - H Series)
3 = EURO Wagon - Short Wheelbase (RG - 52 - P Series)
4 = EURO Wagon - Long Wheelbase (RG - 53 - P Series)
5 = EURO Wagon - Long Wheelbase (RG - 53 - H Series)
6 = Commercial Van - Short Wheelbase (with- Sales Code -
CYX Less AS8)
7 = Commercial Van - Short Wheelbase (with Sales Code -
AS8)
8 = Commercial Van-Long Wheelbase (H - Series with Sales
Code - CYX)
9 = Commercial Van - Long Wheelbase (P - Series with
Sales Code - CYX)
8 EngineB = 2.4L I4 Cyl. 16-Valve Gasoline DOHC (MPI)
E = 3.3L V6 Cyl. OHV Flex Fuel
L = 3.8L V6 Cyl. Gasoline (SMPI)
R = 3.3L V6 Cyl. OHV Gasoline
5 = 2.8L I4 Cyl. Turbo Diesel
7 = 2.5L I4 Cyl. 16 Valve Turbo Diesel
9 Check Digit See explanation in this section.
10 Model Year 5 = 2005
11 Assembly Plant B = St. Louis Assembly South
R = Windsor Assembly
U = Eurostar Gesellschaftz Assembly
12 through 17 Sequence Number A six digit number assigned by assembly plant.
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle certification label is attached to the rear
shutface of the driver's door (Fig. 3). This label indi-
cates date of manufacture (month and year), Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The Month, Day and Hour of manufacture is
also included.
All communications or inquiries regarding the
vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and
Vehicle Identification Number.
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 4) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver's door. The label contains the
following information:
²Date of Manufacture
²Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
²Country Codes
²Regulation Number
²Regulation Amendment Number
²Approval Number
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be
removed without defacing information and destroying
the label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 5) is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side rear cor-
ner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of infor-
mation:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Fig. 3 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - TYPICAL
Fig. 4 E-MARK LABEL
1 - COUNTRY CODE
2 - REGULATION NUMBER
3 - APPROVAL NUMBER
4 - AMENDMENT NUMBER
Fig. 5 MANUFACTURER PLATE
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND
LUBRICANTS.........................1
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT........3
DESCRIPTION - FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE
OIL .................................3
DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSAXLE FLUID.....................4
DESCRIPTION - FUEL REQUIREMENTS.....4
DESCRIPTION - FUEL REQUIREMENTS -
DIESEL ENGINE.......................6
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL - DIESEL
ENGINES............................6
DESCRIPTION - AWD REAR DRIVELINE
MODULE FLUIDS......................6
DESCRIPTION - AWD POWER TRANSFER
UNIT FLUID...........................6FLUID CAPACITIES
SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES.......6
FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION..........................7
LUBRICATION POINTS
DESCRIPTION..........................7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................7
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT...............13
DESCRIPTION - DIESEL ENGINES -
EXPORT............................21
HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING.......24
JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING . 25
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING........26
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international
symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND LUBRICANTS
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration recommends that only Mopartbrand parts,
lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopartprovides
the best engineered products for servicing
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.
Only lubricants bearing designations defined by
the following organization should be used.
Fig. 1 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
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²Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
²American Petroleum Institute (API)
²National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
API CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE SYMBOL
Use an engine oil that is API Certified (GF-3) and
Licensed to display the certification mark (Fig. 2).
MOPARtprovides engine oils that meet or exceed,
Material Standard MS-6395 requirement.
SAE VISCOSITY
SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 engine oils are rec-
ommended for all operating temperatures.
These engine oils are designed to improve low
temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the pre-
ferred engine oil viscosity grade for each vehi-
cle (Fig. 3).SAE viscosity grades are used to specify
the correct viscosity oil for an engine. Use only Multi-
Viscosity oils such as SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30. These
are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which
indicates the cold (5W) to hot (20, 30) temperature
performance range of the oil.
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
The Engine Oil Certificarion Mark was developed
and trademarked by the API to refer customers to
those engine oils preferred by the automobile manu-
facturers. This symbol means that the oil has been
certified and licensed by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). This certification mark will only be
found on the front of the oil containers. Those oilsthat do not display the ªMarkº on the front of the
container should not be used (Fig. 2).
DiamlerChrysler only recommends API Certified
engine oils that meet the requirements of Material
Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS
There are a number of engine oils being promoted
as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to
use such a product, useonlythose oils that are cer-
tified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to
display the ªCertification Markº and show SAE vis-
cosity grade recommended for each vehicle. Follow
the service schedule that describes your driving type.
ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES/SUPPLEMENTS
The manufacturerdoes not recommendthe addi-
tion of any engine oil additives/supplements to the
specified engine oil. Engine oil additives/supplements
should not be used to enhance engine oil perfor-
mance. Engine oil additives/supplements should not
be used to extend engine oil change intervals. No
additive is known to be safe for engine durability and
can degrade emission components. Additives can con-
tain undesirable materials that harm the long term
durability of engines by:
²Increasing the level of Phosphorus and Sulfur in
the engine oil. The API Certified Engine Oils control
the Phosphorus and Sulfur contents of the oil to lev-
els that reduce the contamination effect on the vehi-
cles emission control system.
²Altering the viscosity characteristics of the
engine oil so that it no longer meets the require-
ments of the specified viscosity grade.
²Creating potential for an undesirable additive
compatibility interaction in the engine crankcase.
The engine oils contain a performance additive sys-
tem carefully developed to optimize the oils perfor-
mance in the engine. The addition of supplements
may cause the oil to thicken prematurely, cause
excessive deposit build up and potentially shorten
engine life.
AXLE LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multigrade gear lubri-
cants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage. Such as API GL-5 and SAE 75W-
90.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 4) on the label. At the bottom of the
NLGI symbol is the usage and quality identification
letters. Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the
Fig. 2 API Certification Mark
Fig. 3 5W-30 Oil Filler Cap
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letter ªGº. Chassis lubricant is identified by the letter
ªLº. The letter following the usage letter indicates
the quality of the lubricant. The following symbols
indicate the highest quality.
SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS AND OILS
Some maintenance or repair procedures may
require the use of specialized lubricants or oils. Con-
sult the appropriate sections in this manual for the
correct application of these lubricants.
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING: ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLYCOL
BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER
COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF
GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROPERLY, CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN
THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR
HOT UNDER PRESSURE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS
PERFORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Use of Propylene Glycol based coolants
is not recommended, as they provide less freeze
protection and less boiling protection.
The cooling system is designed around the coolant.
The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in
the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and
engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to theradiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the
heat to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder
heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion
protection. MopartAntifreeze/Coolant, 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equiva-
lent ethylene glycol base coolant with hybrid organic
corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant
offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when
mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled
water to obtain a freeze point of -37ÉC (-35ÉF). If it
loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush,
and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solu-
tion.
The green coolantMUST NOT BE MIXEDwith
the orange or magenta coolants. When replacing cool-
ant the complete system flush must be performed
before using the replacement coolant.
CAUTION: MoparTAntifreeze/Coolant, 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be
mixed with any other type of antifreeze. Doing so
will reduce the corrosion protection and may result
in premature water pump seal failure. If non-HOAT
coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, it should be replaced with the specified
coolant as soon as possible.
DESCRIPTION - FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE OIL
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (FFV) only. These vehicles can be identified
by the unique Fuel Filler Door Label that states
Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only. This sec-
tion only covers those subjects that are unique to
these vehicles. Please refer to the other sections of
this manual for information on features that are
common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only
powered vehicles.
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel etha-
nol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING: Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable
and could cause serious personal injury. Never
have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehi-
cle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap)
or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
The vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mix-
ture of these two.
Fig. 4 NLGI SYMBOL
1 - WHEEL BEARINGS
2 - CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 - CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS
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